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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,246.56, 37,847.76 and 10,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,246.56, 37,847.76 and 10,446.24 is: 15,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,246.56 : 37,847.76 = 10,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,246.56/37,847.76 = 10,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,246.56x = 37,847.76 × 10,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,246.56x = 395,366,784.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,366,784.42/25,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,660.22

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